Description
Featuring brass hilt comprising large down-turned shell guard, single scroll quillon, and integral knuckle guard joining the capstan pommel; all decorated with shell designs in relief. One-piece horn grip. Single-edged 22” (56 cm) blade with one broad and one narrow fuller; the upper quarter with scroll engraving, a boar on one side and stag on the other. Original brown leather scabbard with brass throat and chape; matching leather belt frog. Very good original condition, blade etching worn. Overall length 27” (68.6 cm), not including scabbard.
Signed and Dated WWII Japanese Shingunto Katana 
Japanese WWII Officer’s Shin Gunto Katana Sword 
Japanese WWII Type 100 High Explosive Mortar Round, Inert 
British 1827 Pattern Naval Officer’s Sword